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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160.98, 241.52 and 52.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160.98, 241.52 and 52.78 is: 79.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160.98 : 241.52 = 52.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160.98/241.52 = 52.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160.98x = 241.52 × 52.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160.98x = 12,747.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,747.43/160.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.19

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